Breathe easy

[Shona68]

I received my app for pulmonary rehab 2 day ,thayll be sorry to have met me ,started my list already lots to ask and find out ,way forward tho xx

[Titchy52]

Shona68 that's good news for I had a letter today to attend an assessment at a pumolary rehab too it's my first time haven't a clue to what's going to happen it's next month thank god because I've had to go on my rescue pack I think I'm going to write a list like you I'm wondering how long it takes after uve had your assessment to when actually go for the treatment best wishes .

[Shona68 in reply to Titchy52]

I don't have a clue either my first time to on 20 June , scary but I've been told u learn lots eek x

[Titchy52 in reply to Shona68]

I'm scared to but glad perhaps now I will get more help and support which I don't think I've been getting from my doctors .

[lynnekay in reply to Titchy52]

Try not to be scared, because the physios will only work you within your own limits - you're not in competition with anyone, and can only "fail" if you're ill with an infection or other illness. It may feel uncomfortable because you will get breathless but you soon learn that it's OK

You will find it beneficial, will learn a lot about managing your condition and have opportunities to ask questions

I think it saved my life when I had my first course 6 years ago, and have been on a course each year since

Good luck

[Nottobad]

I have been on 2 PR classes and I am waiting to go on another. You have 1hour exercise then 1hour educational good luck with yours you will enjoy it x

[Titchy52]

Nottobad when do you actually start the PR it s twice a week for 6weeks best wishes.

[Nottobad in reply to Titchy52]

It's been a few years since my last one. I think mine was on a Monday and Wednesday but every ware is different x

[Titchy52 in reply to Nottobad]

Nottobad thanks for info I've just checked my letter and it says it's an introductory session is this to see if I'm suitable .

[Nottobad in reply to Titchy52]

Yes titchy52 I had to see a nurse at the physio dep in a hospital and the classes were held in a primary care centre

[Titchy52 in reply to Nottobad]

Thanks for answering all my questions I'm very grateful best wishes nos da for now .

[Nottobad in reply to Titchy52]

You are very welcome x

[Shona68 in reply to Titchy52]

not sure mine just says time and whare ,tried to put photo o letter up ,no letting me sos x

[Shona68]

I'll take it all on board ,feel like a freak when I go to doctors telling the all my problems,so I'm hoping someone at pr can answer all for me , x

[Shona68]

Just say 20 June on letter at 9am doesn't say much more ,hope u heer soon so u can move forward too x

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Hi you should find that with the talks given by the respiratory nurse a lot of your questions will be answered. At my PR group we also had a psychologist and an exercise expert. Occasionally we would have a guest speaker too. Good luck with it. x

[butterfly31851]

Hi,

I had assessment 5 weeks ago & start breathing/exercise classes on Monday (about 6 week course I think) - that is Sussex area - probably different everywhere but time scale was one of the 1st things I asked at the assessment. I will let you know how it goes along. x Jean

[kernowdame]

Is the wait for PR different around the UK? I have been waiting 18 months. Had an acknowledgement of the application. I could really do with some help with how to exercise and cope with SOB. Any ideas?

[Shona68 in reply to kernowdame]

That's shocking to wait that long,u should talk to jp and ask why it's taking so long ,everyone deserves to breath ,maybe have a look online for some tip to help in meen time x

[chrissy61]

how do you qualify for rehab, I have never been offered it?

[Nottobad in reply to chrissy61]

You could ask your GP about it or if you attend a resp clinic ask them It differs to witch country you live in x

[Shona68]

I'm in Dundee ,I just asked my doctor ,thayll sign u up if u ask x